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BG05 LNK

2005 Jaguar X-type

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,192 mi
Last recorded141,192 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Jaguar X-type88,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LNK
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 141,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 140,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 129,826 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,691 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf ride sensor arm broken

Fail 27 Nov 2014 112,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf ride sensor arm broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,628 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,333 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,239 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front discs corroded

glow plug light on

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,121 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,165 miles

Both front tyres cut on side walls.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 37,165 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Both front tyres cut on side walls.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,230 miles

all four tyres 2/3mm

tyres worn at edges

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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BG05 LNK is a 2005 Jaguar X-type in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG05 LNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG05 LNK is a 2005 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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